She may not be my absolute favorite skater (I actually don't really even have an absolute favorite), but wow Alissa's skating is so ethereal and beautiful. Congratulations to her for such a great season so far! She deserves it.

Wow, the Alissa fluff got me teared up again, 3rd time today after Sarah Meier's and Y/C's emotional skates. Alissa said she was "heartbroken" after Nationals and Yuka Sato said after Nationals, Czisny was so down that she didn't know what to say to her. Jason Dungjen stressed that so much of this sport takes place before the skater steps on the ice in the space between their 2 ears and that what Alissa was missing the most was confidence and belief in herself. It was really cute to see her interview with the teddy bear. She seems so relaxed now, like a totally different person. I wish her all the best tonight!

you know, my heart really breaks for Ashley. she is a wonderful skater and that is a great program for her. I hate to hear about all the health issues she had in the Fall - then the flu right before nationals? not fair! Great competitor for sticking to it and not giving up; and despite the little flaws, that was a solid sp.